Daily English Article — June 16, 2026

American singer and comedian Oliver Tree was listed as a passenger on one of two helicopters that collided midair over Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday morning. All six people aboard the aircraft were killed in the crash. Brazilian authorities confirmed the collision occurred over the city's western zone, but noted that officials had not yet been able to identify the bodies of the deceased. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the midair collision.

One of the helicopters came down in the parking lot of a car dealership, where it ignited a fire involving several electric vehicles. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully extinguished the blaze. A witness named Fernandes de Freitas, a tire repair worker near the crash site, described the scene as terrifying. He reported seeing one helicopter engulfed in flames and claimed to have witnessed a passenger jump from the second aircraft before it struck the ground.

Tree, who was 32 years old, had recently performed in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on June 4. The day before the crash, he posted a video to his Instagram account showing him playing soccer in a Brazilian neighborhood, suggesting he had been enjoying time in the country. Argentine streaming channel Blender also confirmed that content creator Gaspar Prim Díaz, known as Gaspi, was among the passengers on one of the helicopters, further indicating an international group was aboard.

Tributes from fellow artists and online personalities poured in following news of Tree's death. Actor and comedian Whitney Cummings described him as 'pure love' and 'the best version of what an artist and person can and should be,' calling him a giant the world had lost. British influencer and musician KSI, who collaborated with Tree on the 2023 song 'Voices,' expressed disbelief, writing that it still did not feel real and that Tree had so much more life and music ahead of him.

Rapper bbno$ also paid tribute, saying Tree had been an inspiration and that his heart was shattered by the news. The outpouring of grief from across the entertainment world reflected Tree's wide-reaching influence as a multi-genre artist known for his eccentric style and creative output. Representatives for Tree had not responded to media requests for comment at the time of reporting. Authorities continued their investigation into the cause of the collision as the world mourned the unexpected loss of a distinctive creative voice.

Capcom has announced that it will discontinue the Deluxe Edition of Dragon's Dogma 2 on June 24, and will simultaneously retire numerous controversial microtransaction items from sale as of June 25. The developer stated that these changes are being made in preparation for a major upcoming title update and the release of Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen, an expanded version of the game. Items that have already been purchased by players will remain usable, but will no longer be available for new purchases on any platform.

The microtransactions being withdrawn were particularly controversial because many of them allowed players to fast-track the game's progression systems, effectively letting paying customers bypass content that free players had to experience normally. This type of monetization drew significant criticism from the gaming community at the time of the game's original release, as it was seen as undermining the integrity of the gameplay experience. Capcom's decision to retire these items signals a broader effort to reset the game's reputation ahead of its next major release.

Several items will remain available for purchase, including Dragon's Dogma 2 itself, the Explorer's Camping Kit, and the Dragon's Dogma Music and Sound Collection. Additionally, Capcom confirmed that the digital version of the base game will receive a permanent price discount, making the title more accessible to new players. The developer expressed gratitude for player support over the years and encouraged fans to bring the same enthusiasm to Dragon's Dogma 2: Dark Arisen as they had to the original release.

The announcement comes alongside significant news for the franchise. The reveal of a Dragon's Dogma 2 port for the Nintendo Switch 2 was described as one of the biggest surprises from the most recent Nintendo Direct presentation. Notably, it is the Dark Arisen version of the game that will be available on the Switch 2, which includes the new expansion content. This version is also coming to other platforms, broadening the audience for the updated and expanded experience.

Capcom also unveiled a two-part development roadmap intended to address long-standing criticisms of Dragon's Dogma 2. Despite having been on sale for over a year, the game had not received updates to resolve its performance issues or improve features such as enemy scaling in New Game Plus mode. The roadmap signals Capcom's commitment to improving the game in time for the Dark Arisen launch, scheduled for October 9. The studio appears determined to rebuild player trust before the expanded edition arrives.